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If you live in these booming Texas cities, be prepared to see a lot of wired headphones and iced matcha lattes — Gen Z is moving in.

A new study by MovingPlace reveals that across the nation, Gen Z are migrating towards a few states in particular — Texas, Tennessee and Wisconsin — and choosing cities like Dallas, Nashville and Phoenix, Arizona. The reason behind the choice of locale, according to the ranking, has to do with "prioritizing tech job market hubs" and "seeking affordable housing in major metros"— and to that end, they're dipping out of California, New Jersey and Minnesota.

According to MovingPlace, Texas saw the highest influx of Gen Z movers out of any other state, with 5,081 younger people moving in to 3,555 moving out. Zooming in, the Texas cities with the highest Gen Z gain were the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area (230), the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area (247) and the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex (484).

Texas' biggest metro area is looking attractive for young newcomers

While some may assume that Austin is Texas' resident post-graduate city, the ranking says something different.

"The Dallas metro area in Texas is ranked as the hottest city for Gen Z," the study said. "The younger generations who are early in their careers are drawn to places with high-entry-level job availability and strong upward mobility. Which means Dallas, being one of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S., is an attractive prospect. Many major companies located there, including AT&T, American Airlines Group, and Southwest Airlines."

One Dallas-area zip code was ranked among those with the slowest-growing Gen Z populations — the 76227 zip code in Aubrey, north of the city. However, MovingPlace tapped the 75204 zip code spanning parts of Dallas' downtown and uptown areas as one of the "Hottest Gen Z ZIP Codes in America’s Biggest Cities."

"These are areas that have been transforming into dynamic urban environments with new apartments, restaurants, and entertainment within walking distance," it reads. "For younger generations, the combination of job access, nightlife, cultural venues, and central location ticks the boxes for lifestyle and convenience. It’s also connected by transit and bike infrastructure that supports urban living without heavy reliance on cars, a key draw for Gen Z residents."

In Houston, one zip code alone had areas on both ends of the spectrum. The Washington Avenue and Memorial Park portion of the 77007 zip code ranked among the slowest-growing Gen Z locales, while the Rice Military side ranked side-by-side with Dallas' growth.

San Antonio falls off the map for Gen Z movers

Meanwhile, the Alamo City was nearly nonexistent throughout the study. When it comes to the "Hottest Gen Z ZIP Codes in America’s Biggest Cities," the only San Antonio-area locale on MovingPlace's map was 78130, which is actually not in San Antonio at all. In fact, the 78130 zip code covers downtown New Braunfels.

San Antonio — considered one of the nation's top cities for retirement — does swing older than Gen Z, as the median age is about 35 years old, according to Census Reporter. Additionally, only 16 percent of the population is between 20 and 29 years old.

On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Indiana Pacers in Texas.

The Spurs are coming off a 101-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns (also at home).

Victor Wembanyama led the way with 34 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block while shooting 10/20 from the field and 2/7 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

San Antonio Spurs Announce Full Injury Report

For Saturday’s game, the Spurs have announced their injury report (updated as of 4:15 Eastern Time).

The Spurs have ruled out Stephon Castle, Harrison Ingram, David Jones Garcia and Emanuel Miller.

Victor Wembanyama has been downgraded to questionable.

Wembanyama This Season

Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest while shooting 50.6% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range in 55 games.

The All-Star center has established himself as one of the best seven players in the league.

The NBA wrote (on March 14): “Victor Wembanyama has totaled 165 points, 57 rebounds, and 19 blocks over his last 5 games, becoming the first player to hit those marks in any 5-game run since Yao Ming in December 2006 ????”

SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a fall after a foul by a Charlotte Hornets player in the second half at Frost Bank Center on March 14, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Spurs This Season

The Spurs last made the NBA playoffs during the 2019 season.

That said, they are in the middle of an incredible year as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 52-18 record in 70 games.

Over their last ten games, the Spurs have gone 9-1 (and they have also won four in a row).

Following the Pacers, they will play their next game on Monday night when they visit Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat in Florida.

Pacers Right Now

The Pacers are the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-55 record in 70 games.

They are in the middle of a 15-game losing streak (and 5-30 on the road).

Following the Spurs, the Pacers will play their next game on Monday when they visit the Orlando Magic.